Part 653 of 5100 from book41
Now would the coming of Rohan be in the nick of time said Denethor. With a handful of horsemen hebook28 came in the middle morning riding as escort to a line of wains. The passage of Anduin was won by the Enemy. The plan has been well laid. Good night The next day came with a morning like a brown dusk and the hearts of men lifted for a while by the return of Faramir sank low again. To sleep while we may But said Pippin. That he cannot do in force to assail the City either north of Cair Andros because of the marshes or southwards towards Lebennin because of the breadth of the River that needs many boats. But what said Gandalf. What is wrong I cannot answer that now said Gandalf. Early in the morning the Council had been summoned. But so it must be. They give him no rest some murmured. Few will stand and abide even the rumour of his coming. And what of Cair Andros said the Prince. Ill news came soon again. Meanwhile they must man the walls and wait. King of Angmar long ago Sorcerer Ringwraith